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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,285.11, 81,815.72 and 33,795.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,285.11, 81,815.72 and 33,795.49 is: 46,639.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,285.11 : 81,815.72 = 33,795.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,285.11/81,815.72 = 33,795.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,285.11x = 81,815.72 × 33,795.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,285.11x = 2,765,002,347.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,002,347.10/59,285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,639.07

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